'A lot to be excited about with 49ers future.' Analysts weigh in on team's direction

Be careful with Christmas laser-light displays - pilots will thank you

Watch the Thomas Fire burn above Montecito

How California state workers can get promoted and make more money

Want to know more about how to get a promotion within California state government? State employees can get e-notifications for job openings on their CalCareer accounts. State exam footage courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Want to know more about how to get a promotion within California state government? State employees can get e-notifications for job openings on their CalCareer accounts. State exam footage courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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'A lot to be excited about with 49ers future.' Analysts weigh in on team's direction

Be careful with Christmas laser-light displays - pilots will thank you

Watch the Thomas Fire burn above Montecito

See what firefighters are up against in battling the Thomas Fire

The Thomas fire had reached 237,500 acres and was 25 percent contained as of Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire. Cal Fire, Ventura County Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest and Ventura City Fire are all involved in the fire fight.